The BAE Bulletin: Here's When and Where to Cop This Week's Hottest Releases
Featuring the highly anticipated Aaliyah x MAC makeup collaboration.
The first day of summer is sneaking up on us. Unsurprisingly, a slew of sneaker releases are set to drop this week, offering up a chance for athleisure lovers to stock up some new designs. Beauty lovers are in for a treat as well, as two highly anticipated drops are set to be released this week.
In this week’s BAE Bulletin, the Aaliyah x MAC makeup collaboration is finally hitting stores. On the same day, adidas Originals’ Yung-1 sees a release in a vibrant “Hi-Res Orange.” For those who aren’t into eccentric colorways, the aforementioned model will also drop in “Collegiate Navy/Red.” If you’ve been waiting for the Virgil Abloh x Nike Air Presto in both black and white, these kicks are finally arriving this week as well. Keep reading to find out more about this week’s top releases.
Aaliyah x MAC Makeup Collaboration
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Release Date: June 20 (online), June 21 (in-stores)
Release Price: TBD, available at maccosmetics.com and MAC retail locations.
The collaborative capsule which was created in memory of the iconic R&B singer features an eyeshadow palette, a bronzing powder, numerous lip glosses, lipsticks and lip pencils. Each piece is reminiscent of Aaliyah’s natural beauty looks which usually consisted of a pop of color on the lips. Don’t miss out on this monumental moment.
adidas Originals Yung-1 “Hi-Res Orange”
NAKED
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: $96 USD, available at select Three Stripes stockists like NAKED.
adidas Originals’ affordable and sleek Yung-1 is the brand’s take on the popular dad sneaker trend. Specs on this new age design feature accents from the formerly released adidas Falcon Dorf 1997. The standout details on this pair isn’t just the bright orange upper, the contrasting stripes in yellow and blue are also conversation starters.
adidas Originals Yung-1 “Collegiate Red”
NAKED
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: $96 USD, available at select adidas accounts like NAKED.
The Yung-1 in “Collegiate Navy/Red” offers a less flashy iteration of the newly designed sneaker. Detailing includes a mix-up of OG colors paired with a mesh construction on the upper. Additionally, the kicks include nubuck overlays and embroidered accents.
Pat McGrath Labs “Skin Fetish” Collection
Pat McGrath Labs
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: TBC, available at Pat McGrath’s official web store, in-store at Sephora (June 28).
Pat McGrath’s “Skin Fetish” collection has all the summer essentials every beauty lover needs: highlighters, lipsticks, lip balms and brushes. The indulgent capsule is packed with glitzy hues, luminous undertones and more. The highlighter and balm duo is a dual-ended, white lacquered stick. Additionally, the range features the Buffer 003 Brush.
Nike Epic React Element 87
Nike
Release Date: June 21 (Asia, Latin America, Greater China)
Release Price: TBC, available on Nike’s SNKRS app.
Originally debuting at UNDERCOVER’s Paris Fashion Week show, Nike’s Fall and Spring 2018 Epic React Element 87 models arrive on this date in an array of bold colorways. The futuristic sneakers were constructed by the sportswear brand’s special projects design team with React technology to provide top-tier comfort.
Virgil Abloh x Nike Air Presto
Eddie Lee/hypebae
Eddie Lee/hypebae
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: TBC, available to shop at select retailers.
The two previously teased colorways specially designed by Virgil Abloh in “White” and “Black.” Both feature Off-White™’s red zip tie, Helvetica font on the heel counter and a small orange accent near the Swoosh. Both iterations are an inside-out take on the Nike Air Presto. Additionally, the shoes also include mesh uppers, tonal stitching and matching lacing systems.
Nike Air VaporMax 97 “Varsity Purple”
Nike
Release Date: June 21
Release Price: $190 USD, available to purchase at select Nike stockists.
The Air VaporMax 97 in “Varsity Purple” is a crisp, color-heavy pick to add to your warm-weather sneaker lineup. Detailing features a violet rubber sole, gray “waves” on the top and white lacing. We also notice contrasting teal colorway on the design alongside a mini purple Swoosh.
Flesh Beauty
Flesh Beauty
Release Date: June 24
Release Price: TBC, available at Ulta’s web store, in-store (July 8).
Revlon‘s latest beauty venture created by Linda Wells, the founder of Allure will consist of 40 foundation shade sticks. If you’re able to snag your shade, consider yourself lucky. This drop is a part of the latest beauty offerings from major brands that have chosen to roll out inclusive launches.
